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Two men arrested after driving wrong direction on A26 released on bail
Two men, who were arrested on a suspicion of a number of motoring offences, following a report of a suspected drunk driver in Dungiven...
Mar 27, 2025


Significant progress being made on Belfast Region City Deal projects
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive,...
Mar 27, 2025


Detectives investigate sudden death of man in Ballymena
Detectives have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man reported on Monday, 24th March in Ballymena. The incident...
Mar 26, 2025


Two arrested on suspicion of driving when unfit after car driven on wrong side of A26 carriageway
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a suspected drunk driver in Dungiven this morning, Wednesday...
Mar 26, 2025


New supported living apartments open in Ballymena, bringing hope and independence
Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt cut the ribbon, officially opening the new supported living...
Mar 26, 2025


County Antrim plumber pleads guilty to fraud
A County Antrim plumber who was paid £11,780 by a consumer to supply and install a heat pump to their property but failed to carry out...
Mar 25, 2025


Plans submitted for new school car park and playground at Doagh Primary
Aerial view of Doagh Primary School A planning application has been lodged with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a new school...
Mar 25, 2025


Colin Crawford MLA welcomes Housing Executive roof replacements in Drumtara
Ulster Unionist MLA Colin Crawford and Cllr Alan Barr pictured with local residents as work gets underway in Drumtara. Colin Crawford...
Mar 25, 2025


Dark Hedges announcement marks new chapter for famed Co Antrim attraction
Pupils from Armoy Primary School (Armoy), Bushvalley Primary School (Stranocum) and St Olcan’s Primary School (Armoy) with Causeway Coast...
Mar 25, 2025


Choice Housing to celebrate five-year Good Relations initiative with Country Fest in Ballymena
Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations, is set to host a vibrant Country Fest to mark the successful...
Mar 25, 2025


Ballymena parents invited to free baby massage sessions
Parents of infants from birth to one year old are warmly invited to participate in a series of free baby massage sessions this week at...
Mar 24, 2025


Star studded line up revealed for Joey Dunlop celebration in Ballymoney
The Dunlop family joined special guests for the Joey Dunlop 25 event launch held in Ballymoney Museum on Monday 24th March 2025. Pictured...
Mar 24, 2025


Randalstown residents brand glamping site a ‘Field of Nightmares’
Members of the Residents Opposed to Cotter’s Park (ROCP) Group in Randalstown A group of local residents in the Clonkeen Road area near...
Mar 24, 2025


Police confirm threatening email hoax after nine schools close across NI
Police investigating the circumstances of a threatening email sent to nine schools in Northern Ireland today, Monday 24 March, causing...
Mar 24, 2025


Jill Bakes Easter | Easter Brownies
It’s only four weeks to Easter so over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing my favourite Easter bakes! Starting off with these fudgey and...
Mar 23, 2025


Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
Mar 23, 2025


Lidl plans Northern Ireland’s largest store yet in Ballymena!
Plans for what is set to become Northern Ireland’s largest Lidl store have moved forward, with the German discount supermarket chain...
Mar 23, 2025


Wrightbus hydrogen bus trial could lead to zero emissions travel for Sizewell C workers
Sizewell C workers could be taken to work by Wrightbus hydrogen buses for the entirety of the nuclear power station’s construction, if a...
Mar 23, 2025


Industry Sponsors reward Food student potential
The Lakeland Dairies Bursary award was presented to Megan Ross by Catherine Gilchrist. Megan from Ballymena is studying for a BSc...
Mar 23, 2025


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 22 March 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Mar 22, 2025
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